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Kotschedoff Family History

Kotschedoff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Bischoff, Potthoff, Kutscher, Aschoff, Kirchhoff, Kohlhoff, Osthoff

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Where is the Kotschedoff family from?

You can see how Kotschedoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kotschedoff family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Kotschedoff family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kotschedoff's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Kotschedoff families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Kotschedoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kotschedoff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Kotschedoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Kotschedoff. For the veterans among your Kotschedoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kotschedoff lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2000, in the United States, Kotschedoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Kotschedoff in 1969 was 80, and 79 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kotschedoff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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